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A tale of two cities: Diaspora influx hikes cost of living for Ghanaians

The Year of Return in 2019 attracted foreign investment to Ghana but locals say it has led to soaring prices in Accra.

Al Jazeera

No One Dies Yet by Kobby Ben Ben review – a bold and provocative debut from Ghana

Black gay American friends explore Ghana’s queer underground while a killer commits a grisly string of murders in this thrilling read

The Guardian - UK

Ghana's plans for a national cathedral are mired in controversy and delays − but also reflect religion's strong role in the nation's identity

Ghana’s government aims to build a national cathedral: a multidenominational, monumental undertaking to house religious services and state events. Plans include a 5,000-seat worship space, a museum and a music school, reportedly projected to cost around US$400 million.

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Israel And Ivory Coast Sign Framework Agreement On Agriculture, Water, And Technology

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen leads business delegation to strengthen ties and counter terrorism in West Africa.

Zenger

Israeli Foreign Minister Strengthens Ties With Ghana In Bid For African Union Influence

Eli Cohen meets Ghanaian President and Foreign Minister to deepen cooperation and bolster Israel's international standing.

Zenger

Africa is getting renewed attention from Washington — and some African states are courting African Americans

Recent allegations by the U.S. ambassador to South Africa that the African nation gave ammunition and weapons to Russia in December 2022, amid Russia’s war on Ukraine, illustrate the complexity of U.S.-Africa relations.

The Conversation

Cathedral of scandals: How a presidential promise divided Ghana

The $400m state-funded church has become hugely controversial in Ghana as the country struggles with an economic crisis.

Al Jazeera

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Harris finds new connections in Africa as historic figure

Wherever Vice President Kamala Harris went in Africa on her just-completed trip, her appearances were treated like a homecoming

The Independent UK

Harris out to reframe US views on Africa, foster partnership

If U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has a favorite number on her trip to Africa, it’s undoubtedly 19

The Independent UK

Harris to pledge support for African innovation in Ghana

Vice President Kamala Harris will speak Tuesday in Ghana from a monument, called Black Star Gate, that commemorates the nation's independence from colonialism

The Independent UK

Vice President Harris pledges aid to Ghana amid security and economic concerns

Vice President Harris opened her weeklong trip to Africa by vowing support for Ghana, a democratic pillar in the region that's being squeezed by an economic crisis and security concerns.

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The Independent UK

Harris to meet Ghana's president as she begins Africa trip

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris begins her first full day in Africa on Monday as she meets with Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo

The Independent UK

In Ghana, Kamala Harris 'excited about the future of Africa'

Vice President Kamala Harris has arrived in Ghana to begin a weeklong trip to Africa

The Independent UK

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Al Jazeera

How Ghana, Africa’s rising star, ended up in economic turmoil

The West African nation is a major cocoa and gold exporter, so why is it battling its worst economic crisis in decades?

Al Jazeera

The good, bad, and the ugly: West Africa’s big issues in 2022

A recap of top issues in West Africa in 2022, including heated political campaigns and armed groups gaining ground.

Reuters

Burkina Faso denies it paid Russian fighters with mine rights

Burkina Faso's mines minister on Tuesday denied an allegation by the president of Ghana that Burkina Faso had paid Russian mercenaries by giving them the rights to a mine.

The National (Scotland)

David Pratt's Four Corners: Ukraine, Burkina Faso, and the world's eyes on Qatar

IT’S quite clearly an attempt to test Ukrainian resolve in the cold winter months. For many weeks now, Russia’s missile and kamikaze drone…

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The Guardian - UK

Ally of Wagner Group boss hurt in ‘assassination attempt’ in central Africa

Dmitry Sytii under US sanctions for links to mercenary group founded by Yevgeny Prigozhin, who is close to Vladimir Putin

Radio France Internationale

Ghana-Burkina row over Russian Wagner mercenaries hits new heights

Burkina Faso on Friday recalled Ghana's ambassador to protest allegations that Ouagadougou invited Russian mercenaries of the Wagner Group to operate in the country. Meanwhile Wagner accused France of an attack in the Central African Republic.

Reuters

Burkina Faso summons Ghanaian ambassador over Wagner allegations

Burkina Faso has summoned the Ghanaian ambassador for "explanations" after Ghana's president alleged that Burkina Faso had hired the Russian mercenary group Wagner, said Burkina's foreign ministry on Friday.

ABC News

Wagner Group allegedly given Burkina Faso mine in exchange for help fighting jihadi extremists

Burkina Faso allegedly makes an agreement with Russia's Wagner Group in which the mercenary outfit will help the West African country deal with surging jihadi violence in exchange for a mine.

The Independent UK

Burkina Faso contracts Russian mercenaries, alleges Ghana

Burkina Faso has allegedly made an agreement with Russia’s Wagner Group in which the shadowy mercenary outfit will help the West African country deal with surging jihadi violence in exchange for a mine

Reuters

Burkina Faso aware of the dangers of Wagner force -France

France's foreign ministry said on Thursday the Burkina Faso government was fully aware of the risks of working with mercenaries from Russia's Wagner Group after Ghana alleged on Wednesday that Ouagadougou had hired the group.

AFP

Once a star, Ghana battles economic crisis

Accra (AFP) - The packing machine at Nakobs' Pac factory in the outskirts of Ghana's capital Accra is running at full pace, churning out sachets of treated drinking water.

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